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State Statutes - Maryland - Article Legal Officials - (g10) - Section 45M
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Section 45M

      (a)      Any person who fraudulently obtains, attempts to obtain, or aids another person in fraudulently obtaining or attempting to obtain legal assistance to which he is not entitled is guilty of a misdemeanor. For purposes of this section fraud shall include:

            (1)      Wilfully making a false statement or representation;

            (2)      Wilfully failing to disclose a material change in financial condition; or

            (3)      Impersonating another person.

      (b)      Upon conviction, after notice and the opportunity to be heard as to the amount of payment and how the payment is to be made, the person shall make full restitution of the value of the legal assistance unlawfully received, and shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than three years, or both.


 
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